ISOMETRIC HIP EXTENSION

This is a hip extension end range strengthening exercise. Start by lying down on your side about 1 to 2 feet in front of a wall with the top leg being the target leg. Place a cushion against a wall behind you. Extend your hip by pushing your heel backwards into the cushion with maximal tolerable effort and hold for up to 7 seconds. Be sure to minimize extension occurring through the lumbar spine to isolate the movement to the hips.

Muscles Involved:

• Gluteus Maximus

• Hamstrings

Related Conditions:

• Yoga Butt

• Proximal Hamstrings Tendinitis / Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Hamstrings Tendinosis

• Hamstring Strain

• Glute Amnesia

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome / SIJ Syndrome

• Glute Strain

Exercise Equipment:

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